(A) The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish criteria governing the installation, use and maintenance of alarm systems within the City of Albuquerque in order to reduce or eliminate the false alarms that consume public safety resources. Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to discourage proper use of alarm systems.
(B) This Ordinance governs systems that summon public safety agency response, requires permitting, establishes fees, provides for penalties for violations and establishes a system of administration.
(Ord. 8-2003)